Every year compound bow manufacturers continue to push the envelope of speed, accuracy, quietness and balance in their new hunting bows. This year is no different — we are constantly amazed and excited about the improvements and innovations that are offered to bowhunters of all sizes, experience levels and budgets. The Archery Trade Association Show gives us a great chance to check out the new offerings all under one roof. There really is a bow perfect for everyone out there, and it’s a lot of fun trying them all out to find the perfect match.
Here are a few of the hottest new bows from the 2018 Bowhunting Trade Show.
Bow: Triax
IBO rating: 343 fps
Axle-to-axle: 28 inches
Brace height: 6 inches
Weight: 4.4 pounds
Let-off: 75 or 85 percent
Bow: Xpedite
IBO rating: Up to 360 fps
Axle-to-axle: 33 inches
Brace height: 5-1/4 inches
Weight: 4.4 pounds
Let-off: 65 to 75 percent
Bow: Kuma
IBO rating: 345 fps
Axle-to-axle: 33 inches
Brace height: 6 inches
Weight: 4.3 pounds
Let-off: 75 percent
Bow: Hyperforce
IBO rating: 340 fps
Axle-to-axle: 32 inches
Brace height: 6 inches
Weight: 4.3 pounds
Let-off: 80 to 85 percent
Bow: Logic
IBO rating: 330 fps
Axle-to-axle: 31 inches
Brace height: 7 inches
Weight: 4.3 pounds
Let-off: 80 percent
Bow: Ritual
IBO rating: 335 fps
Axle-to-axle: 33-1/4 inches
Brace height: 6-3/4 inches
Weight: 4.3 pounds
Let-off: 75 to 90 percent
Bow: BX32
IBO rating: 330 fps
Axle-to-axle: 32-1/4 inches
Brace height: 7-1/4 inches
Weight: 4.2 pounds
Draw length: 24-1/2 to 30-1/2 inch options
Bow: Fixation 6M
IBO rating: 354 fps
Axle-to-axle: 32-1/4 inches
Brace height: 6 inches
Weight: 4-1/2 pounds
Let-off: 80 percent